The L Station
4.0 ★ average from 5 reviews
The L Station serves up comforting soul food and American classics in the heart of the Loop, ranging from crispy chicken wings to fresh seafood. The relaxed bar and grill atmosphere makes it a reliable spot for downtown workers and residents to enjoy weekend brunch, evening cocktails, or a hearty weeknight dinner.
Location
Photos
Recent reviews
- ★★★★★Inmo Larronda
This place has a chill and welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your time. The employees were friendly and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The overall vibe was comfortable, inviting, and perfect for a casual meal or a night out. The food was delicious and came in generous portions, offering great value for the price. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. The cocktails were also excellent and clearly made with care, balancing flavor and presentation perfectly. Between the tasty food, great drinks, and warm service, this is definitely a spot worth visiting again.
- ★★★★☆Jessica Rollins
The food was really good and the staff were very pleasant. The way on the food is very long, but well worth it! I sat at the bar and had both a female and male bartender and they both were really nice. I came here with my friend for her bday.
- ★★★★★Briana Boykin
The L Station is an absolute standout! From the moment we sat down, everything exceeded expectations. The food was perfectly seasoned, and the portions were generous without sacrificing quality. Malik set the tone for the night with his cocktail recommendations, which were spot on. He also suggested the shrimp and salmon bites—and wow, they were next level. Coated in a hot honey sauce that brought the perfect balance of sweet heat… pure fire! For my entrée, I went with “The 2 Unsure,” and it did not disappoint. It came with crispy fried chicken and waffles, paired with sides of greens and yams—each bite was flavorful and comforting. Everything on the plate worked together beautifully. Huge compliments to Chef Darius, who is clearly working magic in the kitchen. The creativity, flavor, and execution were all on point. I’ll definitely be back for more!
- ★★★★★Elyse Olander
Walked in and the host was nice! Malik was absolutely AMAZING! He made sure he suggested entree's and drinks. He made sure our first visit was everything, AND IT WAS. His entire section was full and he still made sure he was attentive. I was not disappointed with the food or drinks. 10/10! Money well spent. Atmosphere was cool, great vibes and music. A little snug. But I had an over all excellent experience!
- ★☆☆☆☆Shirley Hall
The food wasn’t that great. The drinks was good and the atmosphere was not it at all. The place is small we were sitting by the bathroom and only 1 toilet per bathroom (woman n men). Very pricey, cabbage was overly cooked, lamp chops very small n fatty, bake beans were good, yams alright, catfish was ok, shrimp n salmon bites were good and Mac n cheese was good. This was my first and last time it was 3 of us my and our bill was $360…. Not worth it at all 😕😕